# samples for special needs kids **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [January 25, 2013, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samples-for-special-needs-kids/648359 "2013-01-25T19:39:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![chall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b9e5f3/32.png) [@chall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chall)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2013, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samples-for-special-needs-kids/648359/1 "2013-01-25T19:39:47Z")
I am looking to find Free samples for some special needs kids to help teach hygein and for them to use at home. Anyone got any ideas on how to find them.😕 ---
**Author:** ![gotpasswords](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c57346/32.png) [@gotpasswords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gotpasswords)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2013, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samples-for-special-needs-kids/648359/2 "2013-01-25T19:47:29Z")
A local hotel may be willing to donate soap and shampoo, and you can probably get toothpaste, toothbrushes and floss from your dentist. ---
**Author:** ![booklover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/85f322/32.png) [@booklover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/booklover)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2013, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samples-for-special-needs-kids/648359/3 "2013-01-25T19:59:50Z")
If you’re in a school setting, why not post something on [donorschoose.org](http://www.donorschoose.org) ? ---
**Author:** ![Kevbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e47774/32.png) [@Kevbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kevbo)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2013, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samples-for-special-needs-kids/648359/4 "2013-01-25T20:13:51Z")
My church (UU ) collects soap and toiletries for distribution to the poor, I assume this is not unique. You have what sounds like a worthy aim, so if you can find a church that will let you put out a 5 gallon bucket with a sign on it, you can probably get what you need. You need to be sure to place it on a table or counter so that it is not mistaken for a trash can. ---
**Author:** ![dracoi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/90db22/32.png) [@dracoi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dracoi)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2013, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samples-for-special-needs-kids/648359/5 "2013-01-25T22:27:04Z")
Target and Walmart both make very large efforts to support local causes. Consider asking them for donations. Note: the effectiveness of this may depend on whether you are a charity, or are associated with one. If you are not a charity yourself, perhaps a better first step would be to contact one that deals with these issues and see if they can provide something. ---
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2013, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samples-for-special-needs-kids/648359/6 "2013-01-25T22:41:13Z")
Since the OP is looking for advice, let’s move this to IMHO. Colibri General Questions Moderator ---
**Author:** ![chiroptera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/df705f/32.png) [@chiroptera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chiroptera)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2013, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samples-for-special-needs-kids/648359/7 "2013-01-25T23:52:48Z")
> [@chall](#): > > I am looking to find Free samples for some special needs kids to help teach hygein and for them to use at home. Anyone got any ideas on how to find them.😕 Free samples of what, precisely? ---
**Author:** ![Alice\_The\_Goon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2013, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samples-for-special-needs-kids/648359/8 "2013-01-25T23:57:29Z")
Dermatologist’s offices get a lot of samples of soap, shampoo, lotion, and sunscreen, and sometimes deodorant. You could call a few and ask for donations. ---
**Author:** ![Rushgeekgirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rushgeekgirl/32/3715_2.png) [@Rushgeekgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rushgeekgirl)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2013, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samples-for-special-needs-kids/648359/9 "2013-01-26T17:24:29Z")
The church food/clothing pantry I sometimes volunteer with puts together hygiene kits they hand out to homeless visitors and really, anyone who asks. If there was a good reason, like if they were at-risk like special needs children, they might be willing to donate locally. They don’t ever have enough already but if it was a big enough need they’d probably rouse up some churches to donate to them. You could check around some of your local pantries?